Comparison

Hexic Link vs Happy Link

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hexic Link

Connect matching pairs of dots on a hexagonal grid to fill the entire board. This puzzle game offers thousands of original challenges, ranging from easy to extremely difficult, with smooth interactions and competitive leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal grid puzzles
  • Connect matching dot pairs
  • Fill the entire board
  • 3000+ original puzzles
  • Smooth user interaction
  • GameCenter leaderboards
Features
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The MOST spectacular breakthrough for the #1 puzzle game of all time! FINALLY, the games you known & love have gone HEXIC! *** This is the game you've waited for years! *** Experience the mind-twisting addictiveness of this ingenious puzzle game! Now on a hexic grid, there are more turns, twists, & possibilities! You WILL get hooked instantly! To solve a puzzle, create paths by connecting matching pairs of dots without crossing each other. The puzzle is solved when all dots are connected & the whole board is filled! ~~ Why are we the BEST? ~~ * the ONE & ONLY hexic version of the games you love! * 3000+ Original Puzzles! * Super Smooth user Interaction! * Puzzles range from simple to extremely hard! * Compete for # Puzzle Solved with GameCenter LeaderBoard! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you love originality & total addictiveness, this is the game for you! Give it a try! We are sure you will fall in love with this game instantly! ~~~~~~

About

Happy Link

Connect matching colored dots by drawing lines across a grid, filling the entire space without crossing. Offers over 2500 puzzles with various modes and level packs. Enjoy solo or multiplayer challenges with hints and progress syncing.

Highlights
  • Connect matching dots
  • Fill entire grid
  • Over 2500 unique puzzles
  • Multiple game modes
  • Multiplayer option
  • Hints and iCloud sync
Features
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Key Features of Happy Link: Addictive Gameplay: - Draw lines to connect matching dots while covering the entire grid without crossing lines. - Variety of Levels: Over 2500 unique puzzles spanning multiple difficulty levels (from 5x5 grids to 15x15 and beyond). Different Modes: - Beat Time Mode: Solve as many puzzles as possible within a time limit. - Beat Speed Mode: Complete a fixed number of puzzles as quickly as you can. - Just Can't Stop Mode: Play endlessly without restrictions. - MultiPlayer Mode: Bored with playing solo? try play with others by MultiPlayer mode. Level Packs: - Regular pack featuring Classic, Bridge, Zigzag, Block, and Transit modes. Player-Friendly Features: - Easy-to-use hints. - iCloud sync for progress tracking across iOS devices. - Leaderboard rankings for competitive players. Family-Friendly: - Suitable for all ages, promoting fun and brain-training for kids and adults alike. Why It Stands Out: - The mix of simple controls and progressively challenging puzzles ensures the game appeals to both casual and hardcore puzzle fans. - Free-to-play with a wide variety of content. - Leaderboard rankings and modes like Beat Time add a competitive edge for players who enjoy challenges. If you’re looking for a fun, brain-stimulating, and versatile puzzle game, Happy Link seems like a fantastic choice!

Screenshots

Hexic Link4 screens
Happy Link4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hexic Link at none against Happy Link's shown. Hexic Link also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (371 vs 41). Happy Link's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 77%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hexic Link sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Happy Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Happy Link holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hexic Link has 371 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Hexic Link's written reviews are positive against 92% of Happy Link's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hexic Link ships an update every 3 months, Happy Link every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hexic Link versus Happy Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHexic LinkHappy Link
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (371 ratings)4.8 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings371 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThinkCube Inc.Chaohsien Lee

Customer experience

Hexic Link

All ratings371 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative8.7%

Happy Link

All ratings41 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative1.1%

Bugs and requests

Hexic Link

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after completing levels
  • Inability to close ads
  • Horizontal orientation issues
  • Incorrect in-app purchases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Undo/step back button
  • More difficult levels
  • Progress sync across devices
  • Customization options (themes, etc.)
  • Improved performance on older devices

Happy Link

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hexic Link

One-time10
  • Unlock Fusion Set$0.99
  • Unlock Fusion Set 2$0.99
  • Unlock Super 7 Frenzy Set$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock Super 8 Frenzy$0.99
  • Unlock Super 10 Frenzy Set$0.99
  • Get 5 Hints$0.99
  • Unlock Champion Set$1.99
  • Unlock All Sets$3.99
  • Get 25 Hints$3.99
  • Get 200 Hints$19.99
7 purchases

Happy Link

One-time7
  • RemoveAds$0.99
  • 5 Hints$0.99
  • Mania 14x14 15x15$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Just Can't Stop$0.99
  • 17 Hints$2.99
  • 37 Hints$5.99
  • 77 Hints$10.99

Questions

Is Hexic Link free?
Hexic Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Happy Link free?
Happy Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hexic Link or Happy Link?
Happy Link is rated higher. Hexic Link averages 4.6 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while Happy Link averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.
Do Hexic Link or Happy Link have ads?
Happy Link shows ads; Hexic Link does not.
Which is updated more often, Hexic Link or Happy Link?
Hexic Link ships an update every 3 months, and Happy Link every 20 months. Most recently, Hexic Link was updated on October 22, 2026 and Happy Link on October 19, 2026.

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